# Event Details - **Event Name**: Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: True story of Black Panther and Mother of Tupac, Afeni Shakur, her life and trial at the height of the US Black Power movement. Plus Q&AAbout this EventThis event is organised by Black History Walks as part of 60 Years Since 1965 the first ever Race Relations Act, and 20 years of the African Odysseys film seriesThe untold inspiring story of Afeni Shakur, one black woman pregnant with the rap star Tupac, charged with 156 acts of terrorism with no lawyer or legal training fought her corner to be found NOT GUILTY on every charge. Watch trailer HERE This screening of the multi-award winning independent film by Ray Barron-Woolford includes extended Q&A with director.Basic outlineOn April 2, 1969, 21 members of the Harlem Chapter of the Black Panther Party were formally indicted and charged with 156 counts of “conspiracy” to blow up subway and police stations, five local department stores, six railroads and the Bronx-based New York Botanical Garden.By the early morning hours of April 2, mass sweeps were conducted citywide by combat squads of armed police. Law enforcement agencies, ranging from the CIA, FBI and U.S. Marshals to the New York State Police, worked simultaneously to coordinate assaults on Panther homes and community-based offices. After the raids, 10 Panther men and two Panther women were formally arrested, processed and quickly jailed.In a grueling and tedious trial, Afeni Shakur (facing 300 years of Pr*son time) daringly chose to be her own attorney in court, partly because financial resources were already razor-thin. Despite the odds, after all the surveillance, warrantless wiretapping, infiltration and frame-ups, not one shred of state’s evidence stood up in court. In their undying efforts to “discredit,” it was revealed during the trial that the FBI had actually planted undercover infiltrators who, under oath, admitted their role as provocateurs.Though the case of the Panther 21 was the longest trial in New York state history, on her own guts and wit, Afeni Shakur successfully secured her freedom. No money. No attorney. No privilege. Pregnant with her second child, Tupac Amaru Shakur. What Afeni was able to do in that courtroom was nothing short of miraculous.Source: https://www.workers.org/2016/05/25321/?fbclid=IwAR3RG_BnV1JvAm2ArkFZmUexKcpOmpa8VTGWnkH972wh0O7eiNz0Ya3v6VUAbout African OdysseysThe volunteer-run, African Odysseys film programme screens educational, popular, anti-racist, films with Q&A's . It regularly filled the BFI Southbank 450 seater at 2pm on Saturdays when cinemas are typically 'dead'.The British Film Institute refused to answer 8 simple questions or meet the volunteers, then cancelled the programme so they could 'cut costs and promote diversity' HEREAfrican Odysseys continues to show films across London as can be seen HERESign petition to save African Odysseys and Black film history at BFI Southbank HEREBlack History Steam train tourBlack History Bus Tour/ River CruiseTeaching Black history in Chinese universities: Professor Deidre OsborneHackney, Mayfair, St Paul'/Bank, Theatreland and Soho Black History WalksAfrican Odysseys, Racism in Academia and @BFI SouthbankIsmahil Blagrove season of films and booksFrantz Fanon weekender60 years of Black British Civil Rights, racism @BFI with Professor Gus JohnKung Fu and anti-racist street fighters with Professor Lez HenryWorld Wars and Black soldiers. African Odysseys @BFI with Professor Patrick Vernon60 years of Black history Success Stories 1-20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wvzJhehsc4 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8fd37d00-dd8b-11f0-8385-d35bfe4ed48f-rimg-w681-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2WhsNMloqY&t=5shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gem8h2CiRE&t=6s - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/afeni-shakur-and-the-trial-of-the-black-panther-21-director-qanda/100001976587085180 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, sports, workshops, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Birkbeck, University of London - **lat**: 51.5219679 - **long**: -0.1302543 - **full address**: Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6b7103ba5e38728deb8bc8080c52fff6cddb95ee3f6eb4c407b2480d5fa1115a-rimg-w1080-h1528-dcf8d1d1-gmir.jpg?v=1766225223 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A being held? - **A:** Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A? - **A:** Tickets for Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A are priced at GBP 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 15Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A? - **A:** Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A is organized by Black History Walks. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. Director Q&A sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Afeni Shakur and the trial of the Black Panther 21. 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